Easter Weekend |
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Bridge Sessions
Good Friday and Easter Monday - no afternoon bridge.
Easter Monday - evening bridge as usual.
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Welcome |
We are a welcoming and friendly bridge club catering for players of all standards. We run seven pairs sessions per week. Master points are awarded. We also have classes for beginners and intermediates, and occasional instruction on specific topics.
For the more competitive players we have three teams in the Yorkshire Sunday League. Many of our players also group together to make teams of four that play in the Harrogate and District Bridge League against more local opposition.
Harrogate Bridge Club is located in the centre of this beautiful spa town. The club has its own private licensed premises and is well established with over 250 members.
Visiting pairs are always made welcome.
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CONGRATULATIONS |
Yorkshire League Teams of Eight 2023-24
The final matches of the Yorkshire League have now been completed and our congratulations go to the B team who have finished top of Division 4. Well done to everyone who played!!!
The A and D teams finished fifth in their respective divisions.
Sunday 17th March |
Div 1 |
A |
7 |
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Sheffield B (a) |
13 |
Div 4 |
B |
19 |
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Keighley C (a) |
1 |
Div 6 |
D |
15 |
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Keighley E (h) |
5 |
The full YCBA league tables and results can be found by clicking here
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Competitions Latest |
New Competitions for 2024-25
The committee has decided to introduce some new competitions starting in April. They will be in addition to the current format.
- Wednesday evenings an additional trophy
- The most improved player based on NGS
- The Mens, Ladies and Mixed pairs competitions will have an additional prize for the best pair based on a handicap.
For full competition details for 2024-25, including dates, click on the tab in the lefthand menu.
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SWISS PAIRS |
Swiss Pairs
Friday 12th April
12:45pm for a 1pm start
Following the success of the recent Swiss Pairs afternoon, we are delighted to be taking bookings for our next Swiss Pairs event. As before, this event is suitable for all levels of duplicate bridge players who are used to playing in a 24 board competitive bridge session. On arrival, you will be allocated a random seat which must not be changed. There will be 5 rounds of 5 boards with the intention of finishing around 4.30pm but please allow a bit of extra time in case the event runs on.
The event will be restricted to 12 tables and was oversubscribed last time so, if you would like to play and are a member of HBC, please book your place as soon as possible!
BOOK HERE
If, after you have booked your place, you are no longer able to attend, please let us know as soon as possible. We are looking forward to seeing lots of you on the day!
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Northern Easter Festival |
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The Northern Easter Festival
30th - 31st March 2024
@ Crowne Plaza Hotel, Harrogate |
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Held by YCBA on behalf of the EBU.
The Easter Festival will feature, a blue pointed 9-High Pairs alongside the green pointed Swiss Pairs and Swiss Teams.
SATURDAY 30th
13:30 to 17:45 - 9 HIGH PAIRS (5X5 board matches) with a tea break at 15:45
13:30 to 17:15 - SWISS PAIRS (4X7 board matches)
17:15 to 18:30 - Complimentary two course hot buffet supper
18:30 to 21:15 - SWISS PAIRS (3X7) board matches)
SUNDAY 31st
11:30 to 18:45 - SWISS TEAMS (7X7 board matches) with a 45 minute break after 4 matches
For more details and entry fees click here. Closing date for entries is 27th March 2024.
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SAVE THE DATE |
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Andrew Robson's Coming to Town
We are very excited to announce that as part of a 3 club Yorkshire tour, Andrew Robson is coming to Harrogate on Friday 27th September. We have arranged for him to deliver a full day's interactive seminar (including food) for us so please save the date!
This event is aimed at intermediate to advanced players but will be suitable for all so everyone is welcome and will benefit from Andrew's teaching.
Further details and the opportunity to reserve a place will follow - Watch This Space!
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Chairman's Blog |
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Rob will be sending out a "Chairman's Blog" each month with what's happening at the club.
For the latest edition 3rd March 2024, click here.
Previous blogs can be found in the Chairman's Blogs panel in the lefthand set of menus. |
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Friday Bridge |
Friday Duplicate Sessions
13:00 for a 13:15 start
We are pleased to announce that from 1st March there will be a session every Friday afternoon.
We will need the support of members attending for this to be a success so please let us know if you're prepared to help with setting up the movements, scoring, handing out equipment etc.
If you would like to join us and don't have a partner please contact Julie Godbold.
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Master Point Promotions |
Congratulations to the following members who have recently earned Master Point promotions.
* Denotes first time promotion
Shelagh Flett |
2 Star Grand Master |
Tim Emmott |
Premier Regional Master |
Sarah Paynes * |
Local Master |
Ali Marchbank-Gilbey |
Club Master |
John Gilbey |
Club Master |
Victoria Ord |
Club Master |
Douglas Smith |
Area Master |
Michael Dalton |
District Master |
10 Mar 2024 |
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Bridge Club Sessions |
Schedule
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Morning |
Afternoon |
Evening |
Monday |
10.00am Lessons - Improvers
from 25th September 2023
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1.15pm Duplicate |
7.15pm Duplicate |
Tuesday
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1.00pm Duplicate |
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Wednesday |
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7.15pm Duplicate
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Thursday |
10.00am Lessons - Beginners
from 28th September 2023
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1.15pm Gentle Duplicate
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7.15pm Duplicate
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Friday
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1.15pm Duplicate
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Bridge Lessons With Rob Cave |
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** New **
Lessons for Autumn 2023
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Beginners
Thursdays 10:00am
Starting 28th September
Email Rob to book into the lesson
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Improvers
Mondays 10:00am
Starting 25th September
This will run again for those who want more lessons in all aspects of bridge, bidding and play issues that come up in general sessions that students are already playing in.
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If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Rob Cave robcave@live.co.uk. Cost : £7 per 2 hour lesson. There is no need to book in advance, just turn up!
An EBU textbook is available for purchase from Rob. Rob is an EBU qualified bridge teacher.
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EBU Rule Changes 2023 |
From 7th August 2023
The EBU has introduced some new alerting, announcing and bidding rules.
The content of these books applies to all events held on or after 7th August 2023. Please be tolerant of players who don’t get all the updated procedures exactly right straight away – it’s meant to be an exercise in informing your opponents of your methods, not an excuse for trying to get one over on them!
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Best Behaviour at Bridge |
The committee would like to take this opportunity to remind players that 'Best Behaviour at Bridge' must be adhered to at all times. This is essential to ensure that all our members enjoy their games of bridge. Please take the time to read the new 'Best Behaviour at Bridge' statement from the EBU. Click here to go to the tab.
Rob Cave
Chairman
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Ventilation |
The club uses air purifiers with HEPA filters to provide clean air in playing rooms.
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